Decorative work or ornamentation consisting of interlaced or woven bands, often seen in architecture or metalwork.
Compound of band (a strip or ribbon) + work (crafted item), dating to medieval period. Describes the distinctive decorative style created by interwoven strips.
Medieval artisans created bandwork patterns that were so intricate they actually influenced early computer programming—interlocking patterns in Celtic bandwork inspired algorithmic thinking centuries later.
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